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Elmhurst Ballet School

Other independent school · Birmingham, B5 7UH

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National ranking

A-level 2024/25

#1,899 of 2,536

Worse than 74% of schools in England

Ranked by average points per A-level entry.

School facts

TypeOther independent school
Ages11 to 19
Pupils185
GenderMixed
Head teacherMiss Jessica Ward
Local authorityBirmingham
Opened01 Jan 1945
WebsiteVisit

Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 134908.

GCSE results

2025/26

GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.

MeasureThis schoolBirminghamEngland
Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average.28.746.846.2
Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass.0%64.3%64.8%
Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass.0%47.7%46.3%
Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade.0%16.8%14.2%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths0%59.5%60.2%
Pupils at the end of key stage 424--

Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.

A-level results

2024/25

Results for students at the end of 16 to 18 study.

MeasureThis schoolBirminghamEngland
Average points per A-level entryA* is 60, A is 50, B is 40, C is 30, D is 20, E is 10.29.33, worse than England, worse than Birmingham34.8835
Average A-level gradeC--
Average grade, best three A-levelsc--
A-level progress scoreCompared with students with similar GCSE results. 0 is average.-0.93, worse than England--
A-level progressWell below average, worse than England--
Students at the end of 16 to 18 study20--
Average applied general gradeVocational qualifications, such as BTECs.z--

Source: DfE, 16 to 19 performance, Academic year 2024/25, published 23 Apr 2026.

Pupils

2025/26

Pupils at the January school census.

MeasureThis school
Total pupils185
Girls129
Boys56
SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school.42
EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs.0

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Destinations after A-levels

2023/24

Where students went after 16 to 18 study, sustained for at least two terms.

MeasureThis school
Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms.27.8%
Employment11.1%
Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms.5.6%
Higher education0%
Further education0%
Apprenticeship0%

Source: DfE, 16 to 18 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.

Nearby schools

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.

Schools near Elmhurst Ballet School
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.5 miNot applicablePriory SchoolOther independent school
Unrated
0.6 miNot applicableKing Edward's SchoolOther independent school
Unrated
0.6 miNot applicableKing Edward VI High School for GirlsOther independent school
Unrated
0.7 miNurseryJakeman Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school
Outstanding
0.8 miPrimarySS John and Monica Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school
Good
0.9 miNot applicableHallfield SchoolOther independent school
Unrated
0.9 miPrimaryOasis Academy WoodviewAcademy sponsor led
Good
0.9 miNurseryLillian De Lissa Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school
Good
0.9 miNot applicableWest House SchoolOther independent school
Unrated
1.0 miPrimaryArk Tindal Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led
Good

Frequently asked questions about Elmhurst Ballet School

How does Elmhurst Ballet School rank in England?

Elmhurst Ballet School ranks 1,899 of 2,536 schools in England for A-level 2024/25 (worse than 74% of schools).

What are Elmhurst Ballet School's A-level results?

In 2024/25, the average A-level grade at Elmhurst Ballet School was C.

How many pupils attend Elmhurst Ballet School?

Elmhurst Ballet School has 185 pupils aged 11 to 19.

Does Elmhurst Ballet School have a sixth form?

Yes, Elmhurst Ballet School teaches students up to age 19.

Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.